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Education Services Australia supports the delivery of national priorities and initiatives in the schools, training and Higher Education sectors. It provides a range of useful educational resources to support teachers.

This site explores approaches to address learning needs of minority student populations and presents a strong case for the use of non-fiction texts to build comprehension and increase fluency and to tap into students' personal interests to increase engagement

Langwitches.org is the online hub for Silvia Rosenthal Tolisano. Educational content on the use of technology and pedagogical approaches to teaching

It's well known that public libraries are no longer just about the books - even e-books. Many community libraries are receiving 21st century digital-age makeovers: Numerous digital technologies, maker spaces to invite creation, even video production suites and 3-D printers now inhabit many libraries across the country.

The Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014 - the results of the 8th Annual Learning Tools Survey.

Video clip that unpacks the two aspects - inquiry and learning - to explore the types of learning and tasks that encourage deep thinking and learning.

Galileo Educational Network from Calgary, Alberta. In addition to providing research, resources and professional development on teaching and learning from an inquiry stance, the Galileo Network has also created the Galileo Inquiry Rubric. Designed with purpose of making inquiry more concrete and accessible, the Galileo rubric is intended to be used by teachers in the design and evaluation of inquiry-based teaching.

A detailed discussion on the merits of inquiry learning that includes an introduction, authenticity, deep understanding, performances of understanding, assessment, appropriate use of technology, connecting with peers, student success and ethical citizenship. The blog is not active.

In this talk from RSA Animate, Sir Ken Robinson lays out the link between 3 troubling trends: rising drop-out rates, schools' dwindling stake in the arts, and ADHD. An important, timely talk for parents and teachers.

Henry Jenkins challenges teachers to actively involve students and put what they see, hear, and read to use. Transmedia environments ask readers to seek out content, explore information in different contexts, evaluate ideas across formats, and interact with other readers.

Reviews and digital media of current young adult books and more - multimedia sources for projects, edu-tech tools, book trailers for YA readers, YA publisher's sites, YA Booklists: Animot

Five Steps to Responsibly Search for Images for Digital Projects

Tips for getting the most from your Google searches

A comparative essay asks that you compare at least two (possibly more) items. These items will differ depending on the assignment. Outlines approaches to tackle this style of writing.

If you take notes efficiently, you can read with more understanding and also save time and frustration when you come to write your paper. These

How the Language Really Works: The Fundamentals of Critical Reading and Effective Writing